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Mustard vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mustard and Bell pepper different?

  • Mustard is higher in Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Bell pepper is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Bell pepper is 89% higher.
  • Bell pepper has less Sodium.

Mustard, prepared, yellow and Peppers, sweet, green, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3% 15% 13% 22% 3.5% 8.6% 0.39% 16% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +380%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +530%
Contains more IronIron +373.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +392.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +440%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +245.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 6.5% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 268% 22% 7.4% 0% 14% 6.5% 9% 5.9% 52% 0% 19% 7.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +307.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +26700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +428.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.37mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +334.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1864.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.6%
Contains more OtherOther +665.9%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27175%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1148.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
5% 49% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 1.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +90.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +146.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +387%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mustard Bell pepper
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Bell pepper Opinion
Calories 60kcal 20kcal Mustard
Protein 3.74g 0.86g Mustard
Fats 3.34g 0.17g Mustard
Vitamin C 0.3mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Net carbs 1.83g 2.94g Bell pepper
Carbs 5.83g 4.64g Mustard
Magnesium 48mg 10mg Mustard
Calcium 63mg 10mg Mustard
Potassium 152mg 175mg Bell pepper
Iron 1.61mg 0.34mg Mustard
Sugar 0.92g 2.4g Mustard
Fiber 4g 1.7g Mustard
Copper 0.074mg 0.066mg Mustard
Zinc 0.64mg 0.13mg Mustard
Starch 0.64g 0g Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 20mg Mustard
Sodium 1104mg 3mg Bell pepper
Vitamin A 109IU 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 18µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.37mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.422mg 0.122mg Mustard
Selenium 33.5µg 0µg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.057mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.028mg Mustard
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.48mg Mustard
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.099mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Vitamin K 1.4µg 7.4µg Bell pepper
Folate 7µg 10µg Bell pepper
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Bell pepper
Choline 22.4mg 5.5mg Mustard
Saturated Fat 0.214g 0.058g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 0.008g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.062g Mustard
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.167mg 0.036mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.024mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg 0.036mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg 0.039mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg 0.007mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.092mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg 0.036mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg 0.01mg Mustard
Fructose 0.23g 1.12g Bell pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Bell pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Mustard
32%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.156g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/nutrients
  2. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.